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Using Jobs Theory to align product teams

Jobs Theory creates a common language that can serve as a North Star to align Product, Design, and Development teams as they collaborate to create new products and services. In a day and age in which consumers’ needs, and expectations are in constant flux companies have to be able to…

Design

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Using Jobs Theory to align product teams
Using Jobs Theory to align product teams
Design

4 min read


Jun 30, 2021

Nursing and product management are more similar than you think

Nursing is one of the most challenging and rewarding careers a person could ever ask for. It is also highly stressful, prone to burnout, and a field in which the adage that nurses “eat their young” is widely known and accepted. In college I had a classmate who was curious…

Nursing

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Nursing and product management are more similar than you think
Nursing and product management are more similar than you think
Nursing

3 min read


Feb 27, 2021

Getting feedback from customers doesn’t need to be overly complicated.

Getting feedback from customers doesn’t need to be overly complicated. A few months ago I ordered a couple of pizzas for my daughter and her friend. When the pizza arrived, I was surprised to see a bright yellow sticker on one of the boxes. No frills, just a little square…

User Research

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Getting feedback from customers doesn’t need to be overly complicated.
Getting feedback from customers doesn’t need to be overly complicated.
User Research

1 min read


Jan 12, 2021

Collaborating with a new colleague?

Collaborating with a new colleague? Spending the time to get to know a each other before jumping straight into the work will help set the groundwork for a healthy and productive working relationship. Answer these questions to build a healthy and productive working relationship. Motivation - What motivates…

Teamwork

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Teamwork

1 min read


Dec 31, 2020

Change is hard, but being aware of the emotional roller coaster that awaits you will set you up for…

Change is hard, but being aware of the emotional roller coaster that awaits you will set you up for success. So, let’s take a look at the 5 Emotional Cycles of Change (ECOC) as listed in Brian Moran’s book, “The 12 Week Year.” Uninformed Optimism You start to imagine the benefits…

Leadership

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Leadership

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Dec 30, 2020

Make the commitment to send better emails in 2021.

Make the commitment to send better emails in 2021. Here are three easy ways to level up your email skills. What’s Your Why? Ask yourself… Why am I sending this email and what do I want the person who receives it to do after they read it? What is the main goal of your email? Make it Clear and Easy Make it as easy as possible for your email recipient(s) to understand what’s going on and what they need to do. Break up dense text to reduce eye strain and use bullet points to add clarity.

Collaboration

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Collaboration

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Dec 14, 2020

Understanding the 4 Stages of Group Development.

Understanding the 4 Stages of Group Development. In 1965, a psychologist named Bruce Tuckman identified a 4 stage model of group development. The 4 stages that were identified are: Forming: The first stage is Forming, and the primary focus in this stage is on the people. This includes defining roles, building relationships, creating structure and developing group norms. Storming: As time goes on, conflicts eventually arise and teams transition into the Storming stage. This is when frustration and disagreements about roles, goals, and responsibilities begin to surface.

Collaboration

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Collaboration

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Dec 11, 2020

Q: What can you do to keep the momentum after a meeting?

Q:What can you do to keep the momentum after a meeting? You’ve already taken the time to meet. Don’t waste it by letting the meeting fizzle out at the end. Document key decisions, next steps, and owners Document and confirm key decisions, next steps, and task owners BEFORE you end the meeting. Assuming that everyone is aligned, without confirmation, increases the likelihood you’ll lose momentum after the meeting.

Collaboration

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Collaboration

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Dec 6, 2020

Q: What books should every workshop facilitator read?

Q: What books should every workshop facilitator read? There are a wealth of resources out there, but I will share 3 of my favorites. 😀 “Whether the facilitator is teaching, or leading or mediating, or simply managing a process, the purpose of the role is to strengthen the effectiveness of…

Facilitation

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Facilitation

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Dec 4, 2020

Q: What can I do to get better at meeting planning?

Q: What can I do to get better at meeting planning? In the boating world frames are used to support the hull and give a boat its shape and strength. In the planning world, framing can be used to strengthen focus, and shape outcomes. And one of the best things you can do to get better at meeting planning is to make time, before the meeting, to assess the current situation and frame the challenge, or problem you want to solve during the meeting.

Collaboration

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Collaboration

1 min read

Roman Grant

Roman Grant

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Product Manager | Facilitator | Former Nurse | Army Vet | Always Forward!

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